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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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